Challenge Format: 40 consecutive days x (swim 3.8 km + bike 180 km + run 42.2 km)

Date and Place:
September 28 – November 6, 2019 | Canary Islands (Fuerteventura)

About the Courses: Each day, I completed the same course. The goal was to collect comparable data (heart rate, speeds, elevation gain, swim, bike, run, and finish times) for later analysis.

Swimming: Took place in a 50-meter outdoor pool, requiring 152 laps daily. From Day 29, swimming started at 7:30 AM, and after the time change, it began at 7:40 AM for the final 11 days.

Cycling: One 180 km loop on open roads in Fuerteventura. The course was made challenging by the island’s mountainous terrain. According to my Garmin watch, I gained 2,079 meters of elevation daily. The most significant factor impacting the bike segment was the strong winds characteristic of Fuerteventura. Over 40 days, I climbed the equivalent of 9 Mount Everests on my bike.

By clicking here, you can see the bike map

Running: The marathon began at midday, during the peak of the heat. The course consisted of a 3.4 km loop, which I ran 12.5 times daily. Each 42.2 km marathon included an elevation gain of 336 meters per day.

By clicking here, you can see the run map

Results: I completed 40 full triathlons in a total time of 444:21:35 (the fastest time in the world).

Results by Day:

Team: The success of this challenge was made possible thanks to my support team. Over the 40 days, 25 people assisted me daily, ensuring I could focus entirely on the physical effort. The team’s responsibilities included preparing and organizing equipment, counting pool laps, providing food, drinks, clothing, and other essential items during the activities, accompanying me by car on the bike course and by bike on the run course, keeping time records, and more. They also managed social media updates, keeping supporters in Estonia informed about my progress and sharing highlights from the course and behind-the-scenes moments.

Challenge Budget: €35,000.

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